In this episode I have the privilege of sitting down and recording a chat with a young Autistic man called Zac, who I have supported for a number of years through his transition between mainstream school and into alternative provision. He is wonderfully open and honest about his experiences and able to articulate things that I feel many other Neurodivergent young people have been through, are going through or may go through at points in their lives. I have learnt lots from working with him and am sure this episode will be a great learning resource for parents & professionals supporting Autistic young people with school. As well as hopefully as source of validation and inspiration to other young people. 

We talk about his challenges through mainstream primary and secondary, experiences of bullying and difficult social interactions. As well as what hasn't helped him in these settings, as well as some things that did for short periods. He gives an insight into what those difficult experiences are like and how they have effected him. Before sharing what has helped him more recently and offering some hope and ideas for others.

Interview with Zac - my school experience and recovery

Positive Behavioral Support: Including People with Difficult Behavior in the Community  download pdf http://dloadbooks.xyz/?book=1557662282 This strategy-packed resource demonstrates how people with challenging behavior can be fully included at home, at school, and in the community. Based on solid research, it offers state-of-the-art intervention techniques and explores the planning and assistance needed to implement nonaversive inclusion strategies. Compelling case studies that illustrate successful integration make this person- and family-centered book essential for everyone involved with people with difficult behavior. 

Positive Behavioral Support: Including People with Difficult Behavior in the Community  download pdf

On today’s episode, I have a very special interview with Dr Ed Carlton.  He is our doctor.   Heather goes to him for chiropractic care.  Mikey goes to him for neurofeedback training and I just started and have had two sessions with him of my own for neurofeedback training.   He treats children and adults to improve their performance and relieve symptoms from brain based disorders.  He's a certified neurofeedback provider and he's a member of the International Society of Neurofeedback and Research.  He graduated from the Texas Chiropractor College and is also a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.  He's the author of the book “The Answer: the Book for Anyone with A.D.D., A.D.H.D.,  Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, P.T.S.D. or Traumatic Brain Injury” and you can get that for free by going to www.findingmikey.com/theanswer.  Today we learn about neurofeedback training,  that a brain map measures the electricity generated by the brain and the treatment that follows after the mapping, as well as, what can be expected after further treatments.

Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with Autism (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), ADHD, Aspergers

What Is Happening In My Son’s Brain? An Interview With Dr. Carlton

In part 1 of this 2 part episode, host Sam is joined by Harry Thompson, Mollie Sherwin and Chloe Farahar. Three Autistic adults with a huge depth of knowledge and experience, making this an absolute must listen for anyone supporting or working with Autistic people.

In part 1, they discuss terminology and Harry and Chloe educate Sam in the most current and acceptable terminology in the Autistic community. Then the group discuss special interests and Mollie gives some incredible insight into the unseen benefits of computer gaming, as well as some of the varied and unique games that exist and how they can be helpful. 

They also discuss and put right some 'Autism Myths' as well as discussing friendships and socialising from an Autistic perspective in comparison to a Neurotypical expectation. 

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Harry Thompson, Mollie Sherwin & Chloe Farahar - part 1

A podcast for parents and professionals supporting Neuro-diverse children and young people, focusing mainly on those with Neurodivergence such as being Autistic and having Attention differences. 

Host Sam Harris has been supporting Neurodivergent children and young people and there families for 15 years and his training courses and support to families over the years has been highly acclaimed. He believes that the best way to understand and learn about Neurodiversity, is to meet different people and talk to them about their experiences. The podcast will include interviews with some incredible Neurodivergent people as well as some solo-casts aimed to provide free ideas and advice for parents and professionals.

Interview with Zac - my school experience and recovery

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